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Diriamba Nicaragua
The small town of
Diriamba, Nicaragua | History | Location | Events Jinotepe is only a couple kilometers from Diriamba. There is also a connection between Carazo and the departments of Masaya and Granada (San Marcos can be reached from Granada). South of Jinotepe are located the department of Rivas and the Costa Rican border. Its great advantage is the climate. Located on a hill in the midst of coffee farms, it is much cooler than stuffy hot Managua .Therefore it is considered to be an attractive place to live, in spite of its rather rural setting. There are still strong cultural traditions in this region and the area is an important commercial trader and agricultural producer. There are three urban centers: Jinotepe, the capital city of the department, Diriamba which is the crib of the Güegüense and entrance to the Pacific Ocean. The third one is San Marcos which is an important agricultural municipality. It is amusing to note that the names of the cities of Carazo are in general better known than the department as a whole. The main road to the beaches of La Boquita, Casares and Huehuete starts at Diriamba. The Ecotourism Center La Máquina is also located along this road. Before colonial times, Diriamba was the home town of the Indian chief Diriangén. The Indian chief was a principal opponent of the colonization. It is said that when he felt that the Spanish troops could not be stopped, this chief choused to sacrifice him rather than negotiate. In his opinion negotiation with the Spanish would be like entering a cave full of tigers. Legends about this Indian chief are still remembered by the older inhabitants of Diriamba. The city is characterized by its neoclassical architecture that is because it was constructed over 150 years ago. Coffee plantations dominate the rural area, followed by cattle ranches. One of the best soccer stadiums of Nicaragua is also located in Diriamba, and the local team (called Diriangén) is often the country's champion.
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